Procurement Delivery Manager – Biological Material

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Job Title: Procurement Delivery Manager – Biological Material

Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Delivery Manager – Biological Material to support strategic sourcing and procurement delivery within a global healthcare environment. This role focuses on managing procurement activities across Biological Materials and related categories, driving supplier performance, and enabling efficient, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing solutions.

You will play a critical role in translating business requirements into procurement strategies, enhancing supplier partnerships, and improving procurement operations through automation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Category & Sourcing Expertise

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Biological Materials procurement
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier analysis, and internal spend analysis
• Develop and execute category strategies and sourcing plans
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve cost optimization and value delivery

Procurement Delivery & Execution

• Execute end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: RFx, evaluation, negotiation, contracting
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and global regulations
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and service delivery

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across R&D, procurement, and business units
• Translate business needs into sourcing strategies and procurement solutions
• Support customer demand and enhance procurement experience

Content & Automation

• Develop procurement content and catalog strategies
• Drive automation and digital procurement initiatives
• Improve buying channels and user adoption

Project & Process Improvement

• Lead procurement-related projects and initiatives
• Contribute to productivity improvements and operational excellence
• Support innovation and continuous improvement programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Diagnostics, or Life Sciences industry
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Supply Chain Certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP)
• Experience in Biological Materials, Clinical Trial Supplies, Biobanking, or Laboratory Services
• Familiarity with AI-enabled procurement tools and digital platforms

Key Skills & Competencies

• Supplier management and contract negotiation
• Cost optimization and market analysis
• Strong understanding of R&D procurement categories
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks: GCP, GLP, HIPAA, GDPR, Nagoya Protocol
• Project management and stakeholder engagement
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

What We’re Looking For

• Curious, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Continuous improvement and learning attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment

Work Model

• Hybrid role – minimum 3 days onsite per week in Mississauga